laurel
/ˈlɒɹ.əl/noun
Middle School
1
An evergreen shrub of species Laurus nobilis, having aromatic leaves of a lanceolate shape, with clusters of small, yellowish white flowers in their axils.
2
A crown of laurel.
3
Honor, distinction, fame.
4
Any plant of the family Lauraceae.
5
Any of various plants of other families that resemble laurels.
6
An English gold coin made in 1619, and so called because the king's head on it was crowned with laurel.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing